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Denarius, Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141) (posthumous); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Faustina I in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAV·STINA around. Reverse: Ceres in a veil stands facing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and ears of corn in her left, inscription A VGV·STA circumferential. Iconography: Roman deities, Ceres; scepters; ears of corn; Faustina the Elder—iconography. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius); weight 3.1 g; diameters 18.0–18.5 mm; axis 180°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A61_295

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

30.8Mo (2.1Mo) / 27.8cm x 27.8cm / 3279 x 3279 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 posthumous issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust Faustina I drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAV·STINA Reverse Ceres veil stands holding long scepter right hand ears corn left inscription VGV·STA circumferential Iconography Roman deities scepters iconography 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius weight 3.1 g diameters 18.0–18.5 mm axis 180° worn round metallic coin central raised profile person's head showing facial features neck detailed hair coin's surface scratches dents areas darker tarnish rim irregular slightly chipped places background plain white Visible colors include silver gray dark gray small areas black.